At the scale; the old way of paying money into the exchequer. Cowell. … [Read more...] about SCALAM
SC.
An abbreviation for "scilicet," that is to say" … [Read more...] about SC.
SAYER
In Hindu law. Variable imposts distinct from land, rents, or revenues; consisting of customs, tolls, licenses, duties on goods; also taxes on houses, shops, bazaars, etc. Wharton. … [Read more...] about SAYER
SCACCARIUM
A chequered cloth resembling a chess-board, which covered the table , in the exchequer, and on which, when, certain of the king's accounts were made up, the sums were marked and scored with counters. Hence the court of exchequer, or curia scuccarii, derived its name. 3 Bl. Comm. 44. … [Read more...] about SCACCARIUM
SCANDAL
A scandalous verbal report or rumor respecting some person. 2. The remedy is an action on the case. 3. In chancery practice, when a bill or other pleading contains scandal, it will be referred to a master to be expunged, and till this has been done, the opposite party need not answer. 3 Bl. Com. 342. Nothing is considered scandalous which is positively relevant to the cause, … [Read more...] about SCANDAL